NEWS & ANALYSIS

U.S. Ends Program Targeting Muslim Men

May 17, 2011 -The United States has quietly ended a post-9-11 program that required men living in the U.S. who came from Muslim countries to register with federal authorities.

Al-Qaida Planned Tenth Anniversary Attack

May 06, 2011 -Records seized from Osama bin Laden's Pakistan compound indicate that Al-Qaida considered attacking the United States on the tenth anniversary of 9-11.

Conspicuously Secure Compound Helped Undo Bin Laden, Officials Say

May 02, 2011 -The size, location, and security posture of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden’s safehouse led U.S. intelligence to conclude a high-value terrorist was holed up there, senior national security officials revealed last night during a late-night conference call with reporters.

Osama Bin Laden Dead

May 01, 2011 -Nearly a decade after 9-11, President Obama has reported that the United States conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden.

Indonesian Jihadists Embrace Small Cells and Targeted Attacks

Apr 22, 2011 -The Indonesian government must quickly develop prevention strategies to combat a new trend toward low-cost, small-scale terrorist attacks committed by tiny decentralized cells of jihadis, according to an international nongovernmental organization.

The Ethics of Terrorism: Innovative Approaches from an International Perspective

Apr 18, 2011 -Renowned academics and professional police managers from around the world offer solid analysis and no easy answers regarding terrorism across 17 lectures.

Air Force Offering Prizes for Ideas

Apr 14, 2011 -The United States Air Force has launched an initiative that offers monetary awards to members of the public who can solve certain problems for the Air Force.

Study: Training, Group Dynamics Critical in Airport Security Decision-Making

Apr 13, 2011 -Only a third of European airport staff report being trained to spot security threats, and only a quarter said they frequently alert authorities when they see suspicious activity, according to the first findings of a research project aimed at developing more effective security training programs.

Morning Security Brief: Terrorism and Islam, War on Drugs, and Pakistan Instability

Apr 11, 2011 -A New York State terrorism hearing gets heated. A look at progress and problems in the war on drugs. And Pakistan's President discusses the effects of the Afghan war.

Morning Security Brief: Yemen and al Qaeda, Maritime Piracy, and Border Security

Apr 05, 2011 -Unrest in Yemen is diverting resources from counterterrorism efforts. Stronger Mace and a vomit-inducing substance are among new tools in fight against piracy. And Sandia Labs develops analytics tool to assess border security technology.
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